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Let's talk sex: Does a man's penis size really matter?

Dr Deepak K Jumani will clear doubts and myths about sexual health in a fortnightly column.

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In today’s world where everything revolves around big cars, big houses and even big jobs, the question arises - Is bigger always better? And when it comes to a man’s ability to satisfy a woman, does size actually matter? 

At the age of 16, almost 40% of our time is spent on laughs and giggles on the slightest mention of sex. I once overheard a conversation between a group of girls in their late teens, who were quite interestingly, discussing how to judge the size of a penis. From catching up with facts and figures in magazines to a round table conversation with friends, sex is a never ending topic of discussion for many. But in spite of all the reading, often you may still find questions cropping up in your mind. And the older you get, the more embarrassed you are asking questions about your sexual concerns. 

It’s a human tendency to believe ‘bigger is always better’. And it goes without saying that the same thought has come down across generations as a point of belief when it comes to matters of sex. In today’s world, where moving in and out of relationships is not a big deal and is a topic of open discussion, a lot seems to be going for bigger sizes. The length of a penis is a matter of wonder to many. But gauging a man's penis size is next to impossible. To be precise, even a man of triceps and 6 packs can break your fantasy!

But does size really matter? No, it is not the length of the penis, but the strength and its function that matters. When it comes to sex, it is either a matter of procreation or recreation. The vaginal passage is 6 inches in length and is elastic. The outer 1/3rd part of the vaginal passage contains all the nerve ending and receptive powers which are responsible for inducing pleasure in a woman, including the G spot. So beyond this 1/3rd area, which is approximately 2 inches and a little more, the rest of the 2/3rd area is insensitive. This means that the optimal length of the penis in an erect state has to be little more than 2 inches.

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But still, men are obsessed with size. Men having a penis size of 5 inches feel that their penis is small. Here's some advice- women don’t focus on the size, until the play is not right. Frankly speaking, women are more concerned about whether their man washes himself and smells good, rather than how it looks like.

The function of a penis is two fold: One is to pass urine for which any length is fine and the second function is procreation or recreation and for this, scientifically, penile length of 2 inches and above in a non-erect state is normal.

It is the love and affection between you and your partner that matters more. The whole purpose of sexual intercourse is for both partners to enjoy a climax. So don't obsess about the size of the penis. For an archer, it is the aim, not the length of his arrow that matters! 

Dr Jumani is an MBBS(Bom), FIAMS, ACS(USA), Ph D. He is also a Diplomate American Board Certified Clinical Sexologist and Sexual Health Physician and Counsellor attached to Mumbai Police. You can contact him here or mail him at deepak.jumani@gmail.com 

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